Articles by Jasmine Gearie, Ecommerce Editor

Jasmine Gearie was previously an Ecommerce Editor at TechRadar Australia, with a primary focus on helping readers find the best mobile and NBN plans. During her time with TechRadar, she also reported on important telco news in Australia, and helped track down tech deals to help readers save money.

Articles by: Jasmine Gearie

The best Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro plans and prices in Australia (2024)

By Jasmine Gearie last updated 9 February 23

Compared Stock of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro is starting to dry up, but we’ve found the best plans and outright deals for Google’s former flagship if you still want to buy.

One-day only: Google Pixel 6a for a mere AU$499 at Telstra

By Jasmine Gearie published 9 February 23

Aussie Deals Telstra Day is back for 2023, and this month’s sale comes on all things Google.

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Pre-ordering the Samsung Galaxy S23? We’ve done the maths – these are the top deals

By Jasmine Gearie published 8 February 23

The Samsung Galaxy S23 series is available to pre-order up until February 17, and we’ve found the best plan and outright offer for every phone.

Vodafone scraps Unlimited data phone plan, but still beats Optus and Telstra

By Jasmine Gearie published 24 January 23

Vodafone has refreshed its phone plans, with prices now starting at AU$45 a month for 40GB of data, giving you better cost-per-gigabyte compared to the other major telcos.

Boost Mobile is giving free 5G to all users, but you'll have to pony up for top speeds

By Jasmine Gearie published 18 January 23

Boost Mobile customers will get 5G access by early April, using Telstra’s network without the premium price tag.

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High-speed NBN plans could get cheaper under newly unveiled 2040 roadmap

By Jasmine Gearie published 17 January 23

NBN Co has proposed lowering the cost of NBN 100 and faster plans by between AU$3 to AU$10 a month, but the consumer watchdog has some preliminary concerns.

Sign up for a Telstra NBN plan and score 12 months of Kayo Sports absolutely free

By Jasmine Gearie published 12 January 23

Aussie Deals Telstra’s latest offer can set you up with an entire year of Kayo for free, giving you up to AU$330 in value.

Aussies keep ditching major NBN providers for smaller telcos – here’s why

By Jasmine Gearie published 15 December 22

NBN customers are continuing to ditch the major telcos in favour of smaller internet providers, according to a new report by the ACCC.

Telstra NBN review

By Jasmine Gearie last updated 13 December 22

Telstra is the biggest NBN provider in Australia, and we’re here to help you decide whether its top speeds and entertainment bundles are worth the cost of entry.

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Telstra’s NBN plans are back down to just AU$1 for a limited time

By Jasmine Gearie published 13 December 22

Aussie Deals There’s no need to wait until Boxing Day to score an internet deal, Telstra’s latest offer can save you up to AU$139 on your NBN plan.

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ACCC taking Telstra to court for reducing customers' NBN speeds without warning

By Jasmine Gearie published 7 December 22

The ACCC is alleging that customers of Telstra’s budget Belong brand are still paying NBN 100/40 prices for an NBN 100/20 plan.

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An NBN provider you’ve never heard of just beat Telstra and Optus for speed

By Jasmine Gearie published 6 December 22

The ACCC’s latest broadband report has a surprising winner for the telco with the highest average download speed.

This rare iPad deal gets you 15% off the 2021 model ahead of Black Friday

By Jasmine Gearie published 15 November 22

Aussie Deals Black Friday officially starts next week, but some early Black Friday iPad deals are available now.

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Telstra, Optus and TPG slapped with AU$33m in fines for false NBN speed claims

By Jasmine Gearie published 11 November 22

The ACCC took the three major telcos to court over misleading claims that promised FTTN consumers internet speeds they could not physically deliver.

Optus is giving away a free Pixel 6a when you sign up for the Pixel 7 Pro

By Jasmine Gearie published 9 November 22

Aussie Deals The fallout from the Optus data breach has been huge, and the telco looks to be trying to claw customers back with a free phone offer.

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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite drops to its lowest price yet ahead of Black Friday

By Jasmine Gearie published 8 November 22

TechRadar Deals Amazon's most popular ereader is down to a record low price of just AU$159 at The Good Guy's Click Frenzy sale.

NBN providers will soon have to disclose upload speeds under new ACCC rules

By Jasmine Gearie published 2 November 22

The Aussie consumer watchdog will require telcos to prominently display their upload speeds within the next three months.

Optus data breach: what to do to safeguard yourself against identity theft

By Jasmine Gearie last updated 21 October 22

Some 2.1 million Optus customers have had their identity data exposed in the data breach – here’s how to secure your identity against fraud.

Full fibre NBN coming to extra 1.5m Aussie homes – here are the confirmed suburbs

By Jasmine Gearie published 20 October 22

The Federal Government has committed AU$2.4 billion towards upgrading an estimated 1.5 million homes and businesses from FTTN to FTTP.

Good deal: score a free year of Paramount Plus with Origin Energy’s NBN plans

By Jasmine Gearie published 18 October 22

Aussie Deals Looking to switch NBN providers? This new deal from Origin Energy gets you almost AU$108 in included value.

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Apple’s M2 MacBook Air is AU$190 off on Amazon, more Macs slashed by up to 13%

By Jasmine Gearie published 11 October 22

Aussie Deals Amazon’s Big Smile Sale has delivered discounts across Apple’s MacBook range, with savings of up to AU$502 on offer.

Switching from Optus? Read this first to avoid getting stung

By Jasmine Gearie last updated 5 October 22

Ready to break up with Optus? We’ve checked the Ts & Cs and explained how to make swapping pain-free.

Telstra Day delivers the Google Pixel 6a for just AU$549

By Jasmine Gearie published 4 October 22

Aussie Deals Telstra Day is back with discounts on Google and Samsung devices, NBN plans and more.

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Penrith Panthers vs Parramatta Eels live stream: how to watch the NRL Grand Final worldwide

By Jasmine Gearie published 2 October 22

How to watch The Panthers take on the Eels tonight in front of a sold-out crowd at Sydney Olympic Park – here’s how to live stream Penrith vs Parramatta.

Driver’s licence exposed in Optus data breach? Here’s how to renew in each state

By Jasmine Gearie last updated 29 September 22

All states in Australia have announced plans to reimburse the cost of a new driver’s licence for those who’ve been impacted by the Optus data breach.

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